Biology, asked by priyanandani7002, 7 months ago

why are mitochondria referred as powerhouse of the cell

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Answered by myrakincsem

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Mitochondria is referred to as power house of the cell because ATP is produced in it.

Explanation:

Mitochondria are known as the power house of a cell because the process of cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

In this process, glucose is oxidized into carbon dioxide and water and energy is released in the form of ATP.

ATP is the energy currency for cells of the body of an organism.

The ATP generated through this process is utilized by cells of the body for various purposes such as metabolism.

Answered by amrutha648

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Answer:

because it gives energy that a cell requires....

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